Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 236 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The feather was as light as air.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The baby slept like a log.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light

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